The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

Japan's declining population is set to trigger another review of single-seat electoral districts for the House of Representatives, with new census data highlighting widening disparities in voter representation and adding momentum to discussions over reducing the number of lawmakers. (News On Japan)

Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno apologized on May 29th after confusion spread over a new policy that will allow some medical institutions to charge cancellation fees for missed appointments from June, stressing that the fees will apply only in limited cases. (News On Japan)

Fixed-rate mortgage costs in Japan are set to rise again in June as the country's five major banks increase home loan rates in response to higher long-term interest rates, with their flagship 10-year fixed-rate mortgages rising to preferential rates of 3.27% at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, 3.5% at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and 3.25% at Mizuho Bank. (News On Japan)

Japan is facing a growing transportation dilemma. While a record number of foreign visitors in 2025 has fueled congestion and traffic jams in major cities and tourist destinations, many rural communities are grappling with the opposite problem: shrinking populations and aging residents are making it increasingly difficult to maintain public transportation services. (News On Japan)

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

Fujitsu announced its long-term management vision through fiscal 2035, unveiling plans to invest approximately 3 trillion yen over the next decade in growth businesses centered on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and other advanced fields as it seeks to significantly boost profitability. (News On Japan)

Sanmarc Holdings is betting on Kyoto's global appeal and the growing popularity of gyukatsu among foreign tourists as it accelerates overseas expansion, with President Yuki Fujikawa positioning the beef cutlet chain as a key driver of the restaurant group's inbound tourism and international growth strategy. (News On Japan)

Osaka City will stop accepting new applications for its special-zone minpaku program on May 29 as complaints over noise, garbage disposal and other issues involving guests continue to increase. (News On Japan)

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.